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LSU will start sophomore Maea Teuhema at right guard in place of the suspended senior Josh Boutte, according to the team’s depth chart released Tuesday.
Maea Teuhema starting in place of suspended Josh Boutte at RG, according to #LSU depth chart. pic.twitter.com/BZTaF43qJx
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 6, 2016
Boutte, who earned a starting nod after serving as a reserve for the majority of last season, was suspended for one game following this vicious late hit following Wisconsin’s game-sealing interception of junior quarterback Brandon Harris:
Here's why Josh Boutte was ejected. https://t.co/93m1PT0oR0
— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) September 3, 2016
Teuhema actually usurped Boutte’s spot at left guard halfway into the Tigers’ season opener in 2015 and remained there for the rest of the season. The sophomore served as a backup tackle against the Badgers after suffering an ankle injury late in fall camp.
LSU hosts Jacksonville State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.